SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Salem) Multiple Positions

Initial Posting Date:

04/10/2024

Application Deadline:

04/29/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$5,240 - $7,260

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Salem) multiple positions

Job Description:

SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Salem) multiple positions

Oregon State Penitentiary

• Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) unit at the Oregon State Penitentiary's Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Program, in Salem, Oregon, is actively recruiting for SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1, Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs) for this program. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The mission of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. DOC provides several levels of mental health treatment along with individualized case management. Behavioral health services are targeted to Adults in Custody (AIC) with severe or persistent mental illness. Short-term services are available to AICs who are not mentally ill, but who show high suicide potential, or who are experiencing other emotional distress. Behavioral Health Services also provides Substance Use Disorder treatment to AICs that meet qualification for available programs.

This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to deliver gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment services utilizing a chronic disease framework to adults in custody (AICs) at an outpatient level of care. The QMHA staff function as the primary service providers for this program. Services provided include ASAM assessment, treatment planning, group facilitation, individualized SUD treatment counseling, psychosocial skills development, case management, and discharge planning. This position works closely with AIC Peer Recovery Mentors. This position has contact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC. This position is supervised by a designated SUD Treatment Program Manager.

Applicants must be credentialed as a QMHA or meet the criteria for credentialing as a QMHA; and must also be credentialed as an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC 1) or higher with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).

Minimum Qualifications

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR

• A combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience; OR

• Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification; OR

• A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in 309-019-0105(61).

Special Requirements

List any special mandatory recruiting requirements for this position:

• Are credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), or are able to be credentialed as a QMHA.

• Demonstrate the competency necessary to understand substance use disorder assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts; design and implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; facilitate treatment groups; and provide case management.

• Are credentialed as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor I (CADC-I) or higher with MHACBO

• Have experience with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and gender-inclusive treatment interventions for adults with substance use disorders and possible co-occurring mental health disorders.

Desired attributes

• Experience working in collaboration with Certified Recovery Mentors or Peer Support Specialists

• Familiarity with the chronic disease approach to SUD treatment

• Individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

• In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills.

• Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

• Please include a resume with your application.

Failure to attach a resume will result in the dismissal of your application.

Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.

In the Job History section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration

Working Conditions

This position is in Salem at the Oregon State Penitentiary. You will work in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. You will perform work inside a 24/7 facility, shifts may vary to include early shifts or late shifts. You will have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff. You will be exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive and requires vigilance and awareness.

Requirements for Employment

You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

The Selection Process

• We expect to

• Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

• Consideration of top candidates

• Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.

• There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

• Background check and reference checks

• All finalists must pass a thorough a criminal record check and reference check.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance - all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Additional Information:

IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov)

ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. Please note - if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Kelli Ketchum and reference number: Req-153868.

The fine print:

• Warning! The system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process - you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.

• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.

• We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.

• Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.

• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.